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Lord Londonderry Statue
Type
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Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Holy Trinity, Wingate
Type
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Church / Chapel
Wingate
Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.
St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch
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Church / Chapel
Trimdon
The medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham Cathedral. It has a Norman chancel with an unusual horseshoe arch and a Leper's window. It has a well kept churchyard, at the gate of which the Rt Hon Tony Blair…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
St Mary's Church
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Church / Chapel
Gainford
St Mary’s Church is a grade 1 listed building, founded on a monastery and dates from the 8th century. It was re-modelled and extended in 13th century and still retains many features from that period.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Durham Cathedral Museum
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.
Cleadon Windmill
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Windmill
South Shields
This now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building and sits on top of the beautiful Cleadon Hills. Built in the 1820s, this now ruined windmill is a grade 2 listed building. It stands atop of the highest point on the Cleadon Hills, with beautiful…
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
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Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
St John the Evangelist, Castleside
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Shotley Bridge, Consett
The church, built of local stone, was designed by Mr. Ewan Christian (architect also of the National Portrait Gallery) and was inspired by a Swiss mountain chapel. Consecrated by Dr. Charles Baring, Bishop of Durham on 7th March 1867.
Durham Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
Herrington Hill Nature Reserve
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Nature Reserve
New Herrington
Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that define this rare plant community. Meadow Brown and Common Blue butterflies are abundant during the summer months, with Linnet, Yellowhammer and Common Whitethroat…
Stadium of Light
Type
Type:
Sports Ground
SUNDERLAND
The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats. Tours are available all year round giving you the opportunity to experience a walk down the tunnel or see the players' changing rooms.
Bessie Surtees House
Type
Type:
Historic House / Palace
Newcastle upon Tyne
Discover Jacobean domestic architecture at the 16th and 17th Century Bessie Surtees House in the heart of Newcastle. Plan your trip with NewcastleGateshead.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2012
Hatton Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Newcastle upon Tyne
The Hatton Gallery's collection comprises over 3,000 works, including painting, sculpture, prints, and drawing, with pieces from the 14th century to the present day.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Awaiting Grading 2014
Cresswell Tower
Type
Type:
Landmark
Morpeth
Cresswell Pele Tower was built in the 14th century as a defence against the notorious Border Reivers.
Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Durham Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…
Diggerland
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Langley Park
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.
Cullercoats Watch House
Type
Type:
Landmark
Cullercoats
The Watch House was designed by Frank West Rich. A pre-existing clock tower was incorporated in the design. The Cullercoats Volunteer Life Brigade, was formed after 1864 and the Watch House constructed between 1877 and 1879. The duty of the Life…
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Type
Type:
Lighthouse
Whitburn
A magnificent Lighthouse, family friendly and located on a beautiful stretch of coastline.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2011